EquipmentRecall 12V-417 · Heartland vehicles
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC recall 12V-417 covers 7 Heartland vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V417000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
The risk
If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
Heartland RV's safety recall number is 99-01-09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.